Use of condoms in the Porn Industry
The Porn industry is a sector that appears to be relatively unaffected by the crisis or at the very least, demand for its products has not diminished, as perhaps might happen with films concerning weighty social issues … It is better not be reminded of hard times, so people avoid Ken Loach style movies though he might be a great director in favour of “lighter fare” Purists may not agree, but they should remember that we are all made of flesh, bone, blood, hormones and crazy sexual impulses…
The capital of the pornography industry, San Fernando Valley or “Porn Valley” in Los Angeles California, is busy vividly discussing another subject, much more important than what to watch: the use of condoms by the actors in the filming of movies porn. In the early ’80s, many of the biggest stars contracted the HIV virus and died prematurely, including John Holmes, Wade Nichols, Marc Stevens.
After these events, the Foundation for Health workers Adult Industry Medical Health Care Foundation (AIM) was created a with the intention of preventing the spread of STDs among actors by testing them every 30 days.
Now the Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) wants to introduce the mandatory use of condoms to take concrete measures against the dissemination of STDs, especially after several cases of HIV were discovered in 2009. But many workers in this industry seem to be against these measures, despite being aware of the risks. Actor Jeremy Stell said “In this sector, there is no way to avoid risks. Making things safer does not make them safe. If you are paranoid and afraid, you should not be in this industry. ”
In other countries things are otherwise, in Brazil for example, condom use is widespread and in France it is forbidden to broadcast porn movies on TV where actors do not use condoms.
If you want to shoot your own amateur porn movie while renting apartments in Venice, you shouldn’t forget the condoms. Don’t risk your life while enjoying this enchanting city.
